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Harris’s Sparrow Feeding in Fresh Arkansas Snow

January 28, 2026 by Steve Creek
Harris’s sparrow standing on fresh snow with a clean white background in an Arkansas yard

Harris’s sparrow feeding in fresh Arkansas snow. I photographed it from my deck with a beanbag and long lens. See the shots.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas, Backyard birds, foraging, Harris’s sparrow, snow, sparrow feeding in snow, winter birds

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American Goldfinch at My Feeder After Arkansas Snow

February 5, 2026January 27, 2026 by Steve Creek
Male American Goldfinch in winter plumage perched on a branch against bright snow in an Arkansas backyard

American goldfinch at my Arkansas feeder after the first snow. See the winter look, behavior, and my deck setup and settings.

Categories Bird Photography Tags American Goldfinch, Arkansas, Backyard birds, Bird Feeder, goldfinch, high key, snow, winter birds

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First Snow, First Visitors: Dark-eyed Juncos in My Arkansas Yard

January 26, 2026 by Steve Creek
Dark-eyed junco standing on fresh snow in an Arkansas backyard during the first snow of the year

Dark-eyed juncos showed up fast after our first snow in Arkansas. Here’s what I saw and how I shot them from my deck.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas, Backyard birds, beanbag support, Bird photography, Canon R5 Mark II, Canon RF 200-800, dark-eyed junco, first snow, high key, snow, winter birds

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Brown Thrasher Birdbath: A Splash of Wild Energy

February 20, 2026October 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Brown Thrasher splashing water high during energetic morning bath.

Brown Thrasher birdbath chaos in my Arkansas yard, water flying like glitter in the sun. Wildlife notes and camera settings included.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, birdbath behavior, brown thrasher, Toxostoma rufum 2 Comments

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Eastern Bluebird Molt in Arkansas | Fall Feather Renewal

January 21, 2026October 15, 2025 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird molting on birdhouse roof in Arkansas yard, showing patchy plumage.

I photographed an Eastern Bluebird Molt on my birdhouse roof in Arkansas this October morning. Learn more in my Wildlife Notes.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, avian behavior, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Canon R5, eastern bluebird, fall birds, molt, rf 200–800mm

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The Last Hummingbird: October 10 in Arkansas

October 24, 2025October 12, 2025 by Steve Creek
Ruby-throated Hummingbird preening its feathers on a perch in Arkansas before fall migration.

My last Ruby-throated Hummingbird sighting was on October 10 in Arkansas. I’m keeping feeders up for any late migrants still heading south.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas, Backyard birds, fall, migration, ruby-throated hummingbird 6 Comments

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Red-bellied Woodpecker Playing Peekaboo

February 20, 2026September 15, 2025 by Steve Creek
Red-bellied Woodpecker leaning forward from a post, looking ahead.

Red-bellied woodpecker peekaboo moments in my Arkansas yard, three quick poses, plus the camera settings I used to freeze the action.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas, Backyard birds, Red-bellied Woodpecker, summer behavior

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Northern Cardinal Feeding Fledgling in Late Summer

September 14, 2025September 13, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Northern Cardinal feeding a young fledgling on grass in early September.

Northern Cardinal feeding fledgling in late summer, with wildlife notes and photography tips for capturing these special bird moments.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird photography, fledgling behavior, northern cardinal, Wildlife Photography
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